📍 Lake Charles, Louisiana 70605
Southwest Louisiana's largest privately owned sober living community, operating multiple men's and women's houses focused on the 12 steps and personal growth since 2008. Rate is $160/week with a $100 admission fee.
Excelsior House Sober Living is a sober living home in Lake Charles, Louisiana that provides co-ed residents (men and women) with a safe, substance-free place to live during early recovery. Like other quality recovery residences, a sober living home is built around three things that research consistently ties to lasting recovery: stable, drug- and alcohol-free housing, peer support from others who understand what early sobriety feels like, and structure and accountability that help rebuild healthy daily routines. Residents here have access to Fully furnished homes, TV in each room, Wi-Fi, Washer/dryer at every house, 24/7 transportation, Job placement support, ID/Social Security card assistance, and Meetings within walking distance.
Most structured sober living homes ask residents to stay substance-free, attend recovery meetings, submit to random drug and alcohol testing, follow a curfew, complete household chores, and either work, attend school, or actively look for a job. These expectations aren't there to be punitive — they're the scaffolding that keeps a house safe and gives residents the consistency that protects early sobriety. When you contact Excelsior House Sober Living, ask them to walk you through their specific house rules, curfew, guest policy, and how long a typical stay lasts so you know exactly what you're agreeing to.
Rent at Excelsior House Sober Living starts around $693/month. The exact figure usually depends on whether you choose a private or shared room and which services are included, so confirm the current rate when you call. Many sober living homes offer scholarships or sliding-scale rates for residents who need them — it's always worth asking.
When comparing homes in Lake Charles, ask whether the residence is certified by a NARR-affiliated state organization (the National Alliance for Recovery Residences). Certification indicates a home has agreed to recognized operating and ethical standards.
If you take medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder (MAT) — Suboxone, methadone, or Vivitrol — confirm the home's MAT policy before committing. It isn't noted here, and policies vary from home to home; a supportive home will welcome the question.
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